The construction of confidence intervals for frequency analysis using resampling techniques

Resampling techniques such as the Bootstrap and the Jack-knife are generic methods for the estimation of uncertainties in statistics. When applied in frequency analysis, resampling techniques can provide estimates of the uncertainties in both distribution parameters and quantile estimates in c...

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Main Authors: M. J. Hall, H. F. P van den Boogaard, R. C. Fernando, A. E. Mynett
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2004-01-01
Series:Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/8/235/2004/hess-8-235-2004.pdf